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Smart Drinking

What’s A Drink?A standard drink is a 12 ounce bottle of beer or wine cooler, one 5 ounce glass of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits (shot).

What is Binge Drinking?Binge drinking is defined as consuming 5 or more drinks for men and 4 or more drinks for women at one time.

Binge drinking is a lot of things. It can include:Drinking a lot in a short amount of timeDrinking a lot…periodReaching a very high blood alcohol levelExperiencing problems as a result of your drinking

High blood-alcohol levels increase the risk for:Alcohol related injuries or deathLegal problemsUnplanned pregnancyTransmission of STD, including HIVAcquaintance rape and many others…

Tips for responsible drinking:1. Drink slowly2. Allow time between drinks3. Eat food before and while you drink4. Drink water or juice between alcoholic drinks5. Stop when you’ve reached your limit6. Have a designated driver7. Watch your drink at all times8. Don’t accept drinks from others9. Plan how you will get home10. Don’t mix alcohol with medication or drugs11. Avoid drinking games12. Learn more how alcohol affects you13. Be responsible